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United Airlines announced that it now offers lie-flat seats in first class and business class on all international flights from New York City. United has equipped 182 aircraft with lie-flat seats and personal entertainment systems.

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JetBlue Airways has become the only airline to offer lie-flat seats on flights connecting Boston to the Caribbean. The airline will operate its Mint service on Boston-Barbados routes though the end of April.

Finnair will kick off its official 90th anniversary on 1 Nov., and the carrier is adding some upgrades to celebrate. Additional in-flight entertainment will be added on long-haul flights as well as a wider selection of spirits and wines at its Helsinki airport lounge. The carrier also is refitting eight long-haul planes to include lie-flat beds in business class.

Air Pacific is seeking a big improvement to its seating and in-flight entertainment system with the addition of Weber 7811 lie-flat seats to its business class. The seats include AC power and a 15.4-inch seat-back LCD screen. Economy class will feature Weber's slim-line 5751 model seats, with a 9-inch touch screen. The airline plans to begin the rollout of its new interiors with three new A330s it receives next year.

Continental Airlines announced Wednesday that it has equipped all 41 of its Boeing 757-200s with lie-flat beds in business class. The planes are primarily used for international flights heading to Europe from Newark, N.J. Lie-flat seats have become a hot item as airlines scramble for business travelers.

Continental Airlines announced Wednesday that it has equipped all 41 of its Boeing 757-200s with lie-flat beds in business class. The planes are primarily used for international flights heading to Europe from Newark, N.J. Lie-flat seats have become a hot item as airlines scramble for business travelers.